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Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
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Older adults who are at high risk of falls should have physical therapy and take vitamin D supplements to reduce their chance of injury, according to new recommendations from a government-backed panel.
Falling is "a common problem and it's often overlooked because doctors may not be aware of their patients' fall risk," said Dr. Albert Siu, a professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and vice co-chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which came out with the recommendations on Monday."By asking about falls and by observing the patient in terms of walking, we might be able to asses who might be at risk and who can benefit from preventive measures," Siu told Reuters Health.Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, he added.According to the new guidelines, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 30 to 40 percent of people age 65 or older fall at least once each year, and five to 10 percent of them will have a serious injury such as a hip ...A new study suggests young athletes who need knee ligament surgery do better over the long run when their own tissue is used for the reconstruction procedure, rather...
Joint-replacement patients these days are younger and more active than ever before, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, noting that half of all hip-replacement...
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Going through a set of warm-up exercises before practices and games cut the rate of knee and ankle injuries in girls playing soccer and basketball in a new study.Few...
Ow! Your aching leg! Whether you are a triathlete or just started jogging, there is a chance you can get shin splints. Here is an overview of the pain and how to get...
Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that causes involuntary movements, emotional disturbances and diminished cognitive abilities. Th...
Back and neck pain are the chief complaints for which patients seek chiropractic help. Through manual spinal manipulation, chiropractic care is a holistic therapy th...
When to spend and when to save on eight essentials that affect your health every day.ThermometersOld-school mercury versions, which are hard to read and can break, h...
From jumping rope to swinging a kettle bell to pounding a treadmill, a finely-tuned form can spell the difference between a sound body and a sore knee.Experts say of...
Infection poses one of the most serious risks to patients getting a hip or knee replaced, and a major U.S. drugmaker is developing a test to quickly identify the pat...
[foxvideo b34723fe-675b-4dd3-b482-b8e3ce771590]With 78 million baby boomers living in the United States today, staying active has taken a toll on many aging bodies. ...
Arthritis is a general term used to describe joint disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , arthritis affects around 21 million Ameri...
Yes, you do want fries with that. Here, how to enjoy takeout without going overboard.Chinese FoodIf You Usually Order: Fried vegetable dumplings and shrimp lo mein.M...
Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.The first time he tr...
Female and high school athletes may need more time to recover from a concussion than their male or college counterparts, a new study finds.Researchers found that of ...
When London marathon medical director Sanjay Sharma was called to attend someone who had collapsed with suspected cardiac arrest a mile from the finish line last mon...
You'd like to do something—anything—to speed up your metabolism, but it's out of your control. Right? Not quite. Although genetics and your age both play a role, rec...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force, such as a violent blow, damages the brain. Depending on the severity of the injury, this could end in ser...
College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial surface compared to when they're playing on grass, according ...
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